Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is suing Volkswagen Group to stop it from selling its high-end SUVs from VW, Audi, and Porsche in the U.S. market because they use an off-road mode similar to Land Rover’s. JLR says the off-road mode, first seen on a VW product in the Bentley Bentayga, …
Read More »Digital License Plates Coming to Michigan in 2021 after Debut in California
A plate company called Reviver has been working on the idea of digital license plates since 2009, and it’s taken time to get customers and states to approve the change. Digital plates are more expensive than metal ones, sure, but they can do more, too, like display Amber Alerts or …
Read More »This Week In Cars: We’re Thankful for This Year in Cars
Marc UrbanoCar and Driver No News is Good News We can’t be sure, because we’ve turned off our phones and stopped checking our e-mails, but if history is any guide, not much has happened in the world of cars during this Thanksgiving week. But we’d never let a federal holiday …
Read More »Hyundai, Kia Fined up to $210 Million over Handling of Engine Recalls
Hyundai Motor America has agreed to pay a cash penalty of $ 54 million and other fines that could add up to $ 140 million. Kia Motors America was also fined and could pay as much as $ 70 million. This is the result of an inquiry by the National …
Read More »Tested: 1988 Buick Reatta
From the February 1988 issue of Car and Driver. Jay Qualman is a rare bird in the Detroit jungle: a purebred car cuckoo who nests in the high branches of the automobile business. Qualman’s business card says he’s the advertising manager for the Buick Motor Division, but never mind that. …
Read More »Tested: 1995 Dodge Neon Sport Coupe Helps Us Forget the K-Cars
From the November 1995 issue of Car and Driver. You should know that many of us at Car and Driver look upon two-door sedans with the same affection we have for one-wing airplanes. Take two doors off a perfectly good four-door and what do you get? Two bigger, heavier doors, …
Read More »2020 Cadillac CT4 Premium: Pros And Cons
By definition, the 2020 Cadillac CT4 is a subcompact luxury car, which means it competes against the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz CLA, and Audi A3, among others. But unless you’re a first-time luxury buyer, these vehicles are relatively niche. The subcompact class occupies a small space beneath their …
Read More »Aston Martin’s Florida Deal: Buy a Fancy Penthouse, Get a Free DBX or DB11
Aston Martin has debuted its DBX SUV in the U.S. at the Aston Martin Residences in Miami. The 65-story, sail-shaped tower holds 391 apartments, priced from $ 970,000 to $ 50 million, with completion scheduled for 2022. Seven penthouses and 38 Signature Residences come with the buyer’s choice of a …
Read More »What Are The Best Scooter Covers?
Purchasing a scooter cover can save you hundreds of dollars on cosmetic damages, especially if you leave your scooter outside or inside for long periods of time. But with all the options on the market, how can you tell which are the best scooter covers? Don’t worry – …
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